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+Chimère
+=======
+
+Chimère is a cartographic mashup using OpenStreetMap as a default map layer.
+This software aims to create online collaborative and thematic maps. Content
+(multimedia, text) are associated to basic geographics items (Point Of Interest,
+routes). Add on the map are open to everybody with no authentification but are
+moderated by a team in charge of the map.
+
+Features
+-------
+
+ - Display (by default) of the mapnik OpenStreetMap layer.
+ - Display on the map of POIs (with markers) and routes (with colored
+   polylines).
+ - Thematic choices of items to display (POIs and routes).
+ - Filter themes in regard to currently available items.
+ - Display of the detail of a POI (name, description, pictures, multimedia
+   files).
+ - Add of a cartographic item (POI, route) on the map by an user without
+   authentication (the item is only available after moderation).
+ - Admin interface for moderation and configuration.
+ - Cut a Chimère by "areas". Each "area" can have specific themes, a new default
+   center, welcome message, bounding box, allow of restriction to a bounding
+   box, activation of dynamic themes, available themes, themes checked by
+   default.
+ - Import and export of data. Available formats are: ShapeFile, KML, GeoRSS
+   (import only), CSV and OSM.
+ - Configuration of map layers in administration interface. By default these
+   cartographic items are available: OSM Mapnik, MapQuest, OSM Transport,
+   Cyclemap.
+
+
+Full documentation is available on
+[Read the docs](http://chimere.readthedocs.org/en/latest/).